Best Caprese Salad Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds (not cores) removed
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces fresh salted mozzarella
12 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
  • Cut the mozzarella into slices slightly less than 1/2-inch thick. If the slices of mozzarella are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella slices in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella on a platter and scatter the basil on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

CAPRESE SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 beefsteak tomatoes
1 (1-pound) block mozzarella
1 (16-ounce) package orzo, cooked according to package instructions
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the tops off of 4 tomatoes and with a spoon remove the pulp from the inside, to form a bowl. Dice the pulp and half of the remaining tomato (reserve remaining half for the Round 2 Recipe Grilled Margherita Pizza). Dice the mozzarella to measure 1 cup. (Reserve the rest for the Round 2 Recipe Grilled Margherita Pizza.)
  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups of the orzo (reserve the rest for the Online Round 2 Recipe Orzo Soup with Pork), diced mozzarella, diced tomato, vinegar, olive oil, basil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the mixture among the 4 tomatoes and serve.

CAPRESE SALAD



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This light, fresh salad is made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to any summer meal.

Provided by Summer Rose

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CAPRESE TOMATO BITES



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I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. The juicy explosion you get when you pop one into your mouth is the genuine taste of springtime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture. , Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CAPRESE SALAD



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Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

Provided by Adam Bush

Categories     Side dish, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
2 balls of mozzarella (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
handful of basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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